Sport Tourism Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $60,000 - $75,000

SPORT TOURISM SPECIALIST

Job Title : Sport Tourism Specialist

Organization : Tourism Kingston

Location : 177 Wellington Street, Suite 200

Reports to : Managing Director of Sales

Salary Range : $60,000 $75,000

Job Type : Full-Time Permanent, On-Site

This positionisnewrole, and does not replace an existing vacancy

POSITION SUMMARY

Tourism Kingston is looking for a motivated and relationship-focused specialist to help grow sport tourism in Kingston. In this role, youll work with local organizations and partners to bring sporting events to the city, creating experiences that attract visitors and support the local economy.

Reporting to the Managing Director of Sales, youll be involved in sales, community outreach, and event support, including attending meetings and planning sessions. The ideal candidate has knowledge of sport tourism and enjoys building partnerships. Youll also help prepare bids, find new opportunities, and work with local, provincial, and national sport organizations. Flexibility to attend events outside regular business hours is required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Sales & Business Development

• Identify and pursue new sport event hosting opportunities and partnerships.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of leads through outreach and follow-up.
• Track and share results like room nights, visitor numbers, and economic impact.
• Stay up to date on sport tourism trends and opportunities at all levels.

Event Support & Coordination

Grants, Bids & Proposals

Budget & Targets

Community Engagement & Partnerships

QUALIFICATIONS

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

DISCLAIMER

The job description outlined above is meant to describe the general nature of work being performed. It is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent.

Ready to Apply?

The deadline to apply is Monday, February 2, 2026. Please apply directly through this BambooHR job advertisement with your resume and a brief cover letter.

Tourism Kingston is committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We strive to meet the accessibility needs of all applicants. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, please email .

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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Statement

Tourism Kingston aims to provide a supportive, inclusive, and positive work environment for its valued team. This is achieved through a variety of benefits and supports that balance work life with quality of life. Tourism Kingston is Rainbow Registered, a national accreditation for LGBTQI+ friendly businesses and organizations. When you see a Rainbow Registered symbol, you know the business or organization meets a stringent set of standards to ensure LGBTQI+ customers feel safe, welcomed, and accepted.

Land Acknowledgement

Welcome / Boozhoo / Tekwanonwera : tons

to Kingston / Kataroh : kwi / Kentarkwen / Cataracoui

Kingston remains on the ancestral homelands of the Huron-Wendat, Anishinaabe, and Haudenosaunee Confederacy.

Tourism Kingston acknowledges the everlasting presence of these Nations and other First Nations, Mtis, and Inuit who share this landscape today. We are grateful to reside in and remain visitors to this territory, while acknowledging our responsibility to honour the land, water and skies with gentle respect and purifying preservation.